Information Technology Architect ; Network

Information Technology Architect 2 (Network)

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Under the direction of the Manager Information Technology Services 2, SG-29 (Director of Enterprise Architecture), the incumbent will be a member of the Department of Labor (DOL) Dedicated Enterprise Architecture team. The Network Architect is responsible for the overall design, planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of our network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of traditional on‑premises networking platforms and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable and secure network solutions.

• Network Analysis & Design
  • Conduct in‑depth analysis of current network infrastructure to identify performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.
  • Gather and interpret business and application requirements to design highly available, scalable, and secure network architectures.
  • Develop and review detailed network diagrams, documentation, and architecture blueprints.
  • Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies, hardware, and software solutions to enhance performance, security, and efficiency.
  • Design and implement network segmentation strategies to enhance security and optimize traffic flow.
  • Plan and execute network migrations, upgrades, and expansions with minimal disruption to operations.
• Network Monitoring & Performance Evaluation
  • Establish and maintain comprehensive network monitoring systems to proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Continuously monitor network performance metrics, including latency, throughput, packet loss, and utilization.
  • Analyze network data to identify trends, predict potential problems, and recommend preventative measures.
  • Develop and implement network performance baselines and KPIs.
• Network Tuning & Optimization
  • Optimize network configurations to improve performance, reduce latency, and enhance overall efficiency.
  • Perform traffic shaping, QoS (Quality of Service) configurations, and routing optimizations.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues, including connectivity problems, performance degradation, and security incidents.
  • Collaborate with application development teams to optimize network connectivity for specific applications and services.
• Network Maintenance & Support
  • Oversee the maintenance of all network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Develop and implement network backup and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Maintain in‑depth knowledge of data networking protocols such as TCP/IP, OSI, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, TLS, WAP, and other LAN/WAN protocols.
  • Ensure consistent application of network security best practices.
  • Provide expert‑level support for network‑related incidents and problems, including on‑call rotation as needed.
  • Manage vendor relationships for network‑related products and services.
  • Coordinate WAN and campus circuit provisioning for interagency and internet services.
  • Provide technical network support during engineering intake and build processes.
• Collaboration & Documentation
  • Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including server administrators, security engineers, application developers, and project managers.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including logical and physical diagrams, configurations, policies, and procedures.

• Seven years of information technology experience, five years of which must be in the appropriate specialty.
• Substitutions:
  • Associate’s degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of general IT experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field substitutes for two years of general information technology experience.
  • Master’s degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience.
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